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Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Shaquille O’Neal was arguably the biggest prize of the NBA draft in the 1990s and was a no-doubter number one overall pick for the Orlando Magic back in 1992. The hype isn’t exactly the same for his son Shareef. But the 2022 NBA draft prospect is reportedly getting a look […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made waves when they decided to hire first-time head coach Darvin Ham as their new man at the helm. It was a bold decision to hire someone with zero experience as a head coach, which most saw as a noteworthy move by the Lakers front office. According to ESPN’s NBA insider […]

There’s a lot at stake in the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. So much so, that even elected government officials are getting in on the action. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker called out his California counterpart, Governor Gavin Newsom, right before Game 3 of the Warriors-Celtics matchup. Baker proposed a […]

Kyle Lowry’s place in Toronto Raptors history has never been in question. The bulldog point guard is widely-recognized as the greatest player in franchise history, and for good reason. Many fans in Canada have a soft spot for Lowry, even when he departed the team to join the Miami Heat. It’s no surprise, then, that […]

Lou Williams is part of a relatively small group of individuals who have had the privilege of playing for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. In a recent interview, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year winner dropped a truth bomb on why he’d easily pick the Clippers over the Lakers. […]

Draymond Green was subjected to a host of boos and chants, of varying degrees, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors made their stance known that they were not happy with the cursing and vitriol hurled at their defensive talisman. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver did not exactly share in the same […]

Skip Bayless is a big fan of Michael Jordan the player. As a team owner, however, not so much. The renowned broadcaster recently went on an all-out tirade against the GOAT as Bayless lamented Jordan’s lack of aptitude as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets. Skip was so ruthless on Jordan that he went as […]

Russell Westbrook is facing a tough decision this summer. Well, it’s actually not that hard considering how all he has to do is to decide on whether or not he wants $47 million to play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Westbrook did not have the best of debut seasons with the Lakers last […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are facing a major decision this summer. The former Duke superstar is now eligible for an extension, which many believe will be in the range of a $181 million max deal for five years. Pels vice president for basketball operations David Griffin recently spoke out about the big-money […]

After having arguably his most successful season with the Dallas Mavericks this past season, Luka Doncic now hopes to lead his national team in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. As it turns out, however, the Mavs superstar is facing a major snag with regard to his intention to represent the Slovenian national squad this summer. […]

Bradley Beal has a major decision to make this summer. The Washington Wizards star has a player option on his current deal which simply means that if he wanted to, he could actually walk away from the Wizards to join any team he wants. If he opts to stay, however, the three-time All-Star could be […]

Draymond Green was a no-show for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dubs en route to a 116-100 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Dubs star has received a lot of stick for his lackluster performance as the critics continue to blast him for his […]

At this point in his career, there is no doubt that Jayson Tatum has firmly established himself as one of the brightest young stars in the NBA today. The fact that he has led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals is a clear testament to this fact. Be that as it may, Tatum himself […]

At the moment, the Boston Celtics are just two wins away from winning an NBA title. This team has gone a long way from being under .500 earlier in the season to being on the brink of a championship. There’s no denying that the success of this group lies heavily in the chemistry between Jayson […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal went through all the feels during a recent interview with Taylor Rooks for Bleacher Report. Apart from discussing some of the most heartbreaking moments of his career, the three-time All-Star was also nearly reduced to tears after hearing a heartfelt message from his good friend Jayson Tatum of the Boston […]

The bitter reality is that the Washington Wizards have not been a very good team ever since Bradley Beal emerged as the team’s cornerstone superstar. This is not necessarily a knock on Beal, who has proven that he is one of the most explosive scorers in the NBA today. Perhaps it is more of an […]

As expected, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was met with a not-so-warm welcome by home fans of the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The former Defensive Player of the Year was on the receiving end of a barrage of NSFW chants throughout the contest which would have had a significant […]

As the Boston Celtics aim to build a commanding 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Ime Udoka sees that his team needs to shore up its turnover issues. The Celtics’ turnover woes became the theme of their Game 2 loss; the Warriors recorded 33 points off turnovers […]

The competition is ramping up as the Boston Celtics lead the Golden State Warriors 2-1 in the 2022 NBA Finals. Both teams have played peak basketball the last three games, but could off-court activities have caused the Warriors’ to fall behind? According to recent information obtained by Bleacher Report, this very well could be the […]

It’s safe to say Draymond Green wasn’t thrilled with the play of himself or the Golden State Warriors after the Boston Celtics won Game 3 of the NBA Finals 116-100. Don’t mistake that understandable disappointment for any doubts about Green’s belief in his team’s ability to come back from a 2-1 hole, though. Green ran […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to make some moves this offseason to strengthen their roster. Although many believe they should trade Russell Westbrook, that’s going to be nearly impossible given his salary which is north of $45 million per season. One player who the Lakers are reportedly interested in is Cleveland Cavaliers guard […]

Ime Udoka pared down the Boston Celtics’ rotation to seven players in Game 3, committing further to small ball and asking more of Robert Williams III while leaving Daniel Theis on the bench from the opening tip to the final buzzer. Steve Kerr, meanwhile, is still clearly searching for the Golden State Warriors’ optimal lineup […]

Despite Stephen Curry’s brilliant scoring so far in the 2022 NBA Finals, Draymond Green is the Golden State Warriors player on everyone’s mind. After another dismal performance in the Game 3 loss to the Boston Celtics, he chirped at Celtics fans and has left his team in a 1-2 series deficit. Green has been awful […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to grab a much-needed win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday against the Boston Celtics, but it won’t be easy with the wild atmosphere inside the TD Garden. The C’s faithful caused absolute raucous in Game 3, bashing the Dubs and most notably, Draymond Green. Well, […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a tough spot. Once thought of as the favorite in this year’s NBA Finals, the Warriors find themselves down 2-1 to the Boston Celtics. With another game in Boston on the horizon, the Warriors have to figure things out quick. Head coach Steve Kerr’s solution? Take a day off. […]

The NBA experienced a popularity boom in the 1990s, with many dubbing it the Michael Jordan era. With that said, many have noted and covered the Chicago icon’s rivalry with a guard who joined him as one of the only two guards at the time to be awarded Defensive Player of the Year: Seattle SuperSonics […]

There is no need to panic, Golden State Warriors fans. Stephen Curry isn’t going to miss any time in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The Dubs star suffered an ankle tweak in Game 3 on Wednesday when he got mixed up with Al Horford on the floor and was seen limping right after. […]

The Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 116-100. The win gave Boston a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 at TD Garden Friday night. Throughout the game, the Celtics fans were loud, raucous and at times belligerent. But that’s nothing new as Bostonians are known to be […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have struggled in recent seasons, recording back-to-back 50-loss campaigns. Long gone are the Kevin Durant-Russell Westbrook-James Harden days, though the franchise is not without hope. General manager Sam Presti has stockpiled draft picks, which have begun to yield promising players. While a bit injury-prone, 2019 first-round pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has proven […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, losing 116-100. Although Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry showed out, the rest of the rotation was practically non-existent and that includes their tone-setter, Draymond Green. The defensive lynchpin posted an atrocious stat line of two points, four rebounds, and three […]

The Golden State Warriors lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics Wednesday night. They now trail the best-of-seven series 2-1 with Game 4 Friday night in Boston. After the loss, a lot of people started talking about the Warriors and their surprising NBA Finals performances with and without Kevin Durant. Since […]

The Orlando Magic possessing the first overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft gives them a lot of possibilities. With a trio of very high-level prospects to pick from, they seem to be zeroing in on Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. Smith’s dynamic shooting abilities and defensive chops make him a very intriguing prospect. The 6-foot-10 […]

The Boston Celtics managed to pull out a big win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, beating the Golden State Warriors by a score of 116-100. While Jayson Tatum showed out for 26 points, he was dealing with a sore shoulder that he re-aggravated in Game 3 after injuring it in […]

Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals was anything but enjoyable for the Golden State Warriors. Not only did they fall behind again to the Boston Celtics but Stephen Curry had a major injury scare late in the game. Al Horford landed on his left foot while fighting for a loose ball late in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still balling out at 37-years-old, but you better believe he’s already planning what his next move could be after retirement, whenever that may come. The King has already dabbled in the ownership business, holding a stake in Premier League club Liverpool FC. But, the Lakers veteran wants to […]

The NBA Finals have been a seesaw affair thus far, both from game to game and within individual quarters. If that trend continues, the Golden State Warriors should be looking to punch right back after getting dealt their second defeat in Boston. But the Celtics aren’t just going to get complacent with a 2-1 lead […]

Rudy Gobert trade rumors are swirling around the Utah Jazz, and the Chicago Bulls are one of the teams mentioned as a possible suitor for the All-Star center. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer and Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report both reported this earlier in the week, with Fischer even going into detail about a possible […]

The resignation of Quin Snyder from his head coaching gig with the Utah Jazz means a lot of things for the franchise, which is already having one of the most intriguing offseasons in the NBA. Among them is the Jazz now being in the market for Snyder’s replacement. There are a number of names being […]

Draymond Green has established himself as one of the most polarizing players in the NBA. Golden State Warriors fans love him, and opposing crowds love to hate him. Green has never been averse to controversy. That sentiment rang true in the Warriors’ loss to the Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Green was […]